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Seasons And Earth's Motion Spring ACP
Test Description: Axial tilt rotation axis seasons revolution orbit
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A light source is shining on a vertical surface or a slanted surface as shown below. Which statement is correct?
A
The light energy that hits the vertical surface is weaker because it is concentrated on a smaller ar
B
The light energy that hits the slanted surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a smaller a
C
The light energy that hits the vertical surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a smaller
D
The light energy that hits the slanted surface is stronger because it is concentrated on a larger ar
2) Not only is the summer solstice the longest day of the year, it is also the day on which _____________.
A
sunrise comes latest
B
the Sun is lowest in the sky
C
sunset comes earliest
D
the Sun appears to be highest in the sky
3) The seasons are caused by ___________.
A
the distance Earth is from the Sun
B
the tides of the ocean
C
the direction Earth’s rotational axis is pointed with respect to the Sun
D
the shape of Earth’s orbit
4) Which letter shows Earth’s position in December in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
C
B
B
C
A
D
D
5) The yearly orbit of Earth around the Sun is called its ____.
A
revolution
B
rotation
C
ellipse
D
tilt
6) Why does Earth revolve?
A
It has a Moon.
B
The Sun’s gravity pulls on it.
C
Its axis is tilted.
D
It is spinning in space on its axis
7) The line on which an object rotates is defined as _________________.
A
rotation axis
B
revolution axis
C
tilt axis
D
spin axis
8) What causes day and night?
A
revolution around the sun, so that Earth is sometimes closer to the sun
B
rotation of the Earth on its axis, so that one side is lit by the Sun at a time
C
solar flares
D
darkness
9) What causes the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
fewer solar storms
B
The Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the Sun on the Earth's axis
C
The Earth is farther away from the Sun in its orbit.
D
The Northern Hemisphere tilted away from the Sun on the Earth's axis
10) What is an equinox?
A
When the Earth is tilted toward the Sun, creating nearly equal day and night
B
The spring season
C
Easter
D
When the Earth is tilted neither toward or away from the Sun, creating nearly equal day and night
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